NSF’s NOIRLab, in collaboration with ESA/Hubble, released A collection of free high-resolution images of all 88 zodiac signs. The largest open source and free available all-sky photography night sky.
This all-sky photo of the night sky was compiled by astrophotographer Eckhart Slavik using images taken from the best and darkest locations around the world. Image credit: NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / E. Slawik / M. Zamani.
“This complete collection of free, high-resolution, downloadable images of all 88 Western IAU-recognized constellations serves as an educational archive for personal and academic use,” NOIRLab astronomers said in a statement.
“This project also includes the release of the largest open-source and freely available all-sky photography of the night sky.”
The photographer behind these amazing high-quality images is German astrophotographer Eckhard Slavik.
“The images were taken on film and each panel consists of two separate exposures, one with a diffuser filter and one without, allowing the colors of the stars to shine through. visible,” the astronomers said.
“All products include a comprehensive description of the constellation and its historical origins, as well as corresponding standardized stick figures, outline drawings, finder charts, and descriptions of the constellation's most prominent deep-sky objects. Included.
“Existing astronomical images of these deep-sky objects taken with various NSF NOIRLab telescopes are also included.”
“Downloadable flashcards and other audio-visual aids and materials make it easy to bring constellations into the classroom.”
NOIRLab astronomers have also released the largest open-source, freely available all-sky photo of the night sky.
“With 40,000 pixels, this is probably one of the best images of its kind ever made,” they wrote.
“This giant skyscape was compiled using images taken by Slavik from the highest and darkest places around the world: Tenerife, La Palma, Spain; Namibia; and Chile.”
“The 88 constellation images can be viewed by all ages and are particularly suitable for use in planetariums and museums.”
“Please visit” Project webpage Learn about all 88 constellations and see how many you can spot in the night sky. ”
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